Botanical name: Vitex agnus castus

Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-catus) or monk's pepper, is the fruit of the chaste tree. It is thought that the name chaste berry comes from the Middle Ages when monks reportedly used this fruit to decrease their sexual desire. This would help them avoid sex so they could remain chaste. Although there may not be a lot of evidence to support this use of chaste berry it points to the potent hormonal effects of this plant.Chasteberry, also known as Vitex agnus-castus, is the fruit of the chaste tree, which is native to western Asia and southwestern Europe [1].

This fruit is used as a dietary supplement for conditions such as menopause, infertility, menstrual problems, and a number of other conditions. It is available as a capsule, liquid extract, tablet, and essential oil [1].

Components

Chasteberry contains many phytochemicals including flavonoids that are thought to have many positive effects on your health. Several different types of flavonoids have been found in chasteberry. It has been shown that some of these flavonoids can influence certain hormone levels in your body especially prolactin, progesterone and to a certain extent estrogen.1

Chasteberry has been used for centuries to treat several menstrual problems. It works mainly by its ability to influence certain hormone levels in your body.2

Prolactin

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